Past Recipients

2014 Scholarship Awardees

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$1000 Scholarships

PRESSLEY GREEN SCHOLARSHIP

Alexis Denise Edge – Detroit Edison PSA

HERMAN B. HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP

Alexandrea Adams – Cranbrook Kingswood

SOMMERS SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP

Candice Wright – Cass Technical

JUDGE ALEX J. ALLEN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

Joshua Moore – Renaissance High School

BENNIE GRIER, ESQ. SCHOLARSHIP

Juan Gutierrez – Western International

JOEL AND DELTA GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP

Popy Aziz – Detroit International Academy

TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Nivea Brown – Cass Technical High School

Brianna Moore – Cass Technical High School

Brain A. Petty, II – Communications and Media Arts

DETROIT AREA AGENCY ON AGING SCHOLARSHIP

Diamond Thomas – Cass Technical High School

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM AND HENRY FORD HOSPITAL

Cryserica Jeter – Renaissance High School

Vincent & Betty Little

Shermaya Lorainey – Detroit International Academy

Allahnon Turner – Osborn High School

Asya Alexander – Ferndale High

Justin Hitchcock – Lutheran High School

Larry Harten-Roy – Henry Ford Academy

Nicholas Mutebi – University of Detroit Jesuit*

2013 Awardees

Iresha Spears
Detroit International Academy

j’Nel Stephens-Danzler
Cass Tech. HS

Antoine Crews
University of Liggett

Antara Afrin
Cass Tech. HS

Andrew Dickens
Old Redford Academy Prep

Charles Hurt
Cass Tech. HS

Elayne Elliott
Cass Tech. HS

Guadalupe Salazar
Cass Tech. HS

Ariel Walker
Cass Tech. HS

Natalie Tilbert
Renaissance

Donté Verrill-Huffman
University Prep

Lacie Parham
Cass Tech. HS

Juan Lopez
Westerna International

2012 Awardees

Mark McGinnis
Renaissance

Lawrielle West
Cass Tech

Paige Bennett
DSA

Deja Anderson
Renaissance

Devin Robinson
Old Redford Academy

Alexis Farmer
Renaissance

Deonte Hargrove
Consortium

Malik Harris
Cass Tech

Jaribeth Disla
Western International

Kristal Walker
Inkster High

Najera Chowdhury
Detroit International Academy

Chris Jefferson
King High

2011 Awardees

La’Shay JohnsonCrockett

Marshall BurnsDetroit Art & Science

Briana MitchellRenaissance

Mercedes SimpkinsDetroit International

Victor LandryDavis Aerospace HS

Kishon Thomas WilcherCass Tech

Jovonne JonesMumford

Crystal CarrMartin Luther King HS

Abiola AkinpeluInkster H.S.

Tamara SullenNorthwestern HS

DeJaun RoseDetroit Midtown Academy

Adron WrightRobichaud High School

2010 Awardees

Richard Brinkley
Cass Tech. HS

Demetrius Edwards
Cass Tech. HS

Nicole Mitchell
Renaissance HS

Fatima Sow
Cass HS

James Curenton II
U of D Jesuit HS

Anthony Kinsey
U of D Jesuit HS

Denzel Warren
Renaissance HS

Shanara Burke
Mumford HS

Antonio Douthet
Northwestern HS

Johnetta Williams
Cooley HS

Steven Rendon
Western International HS

Tracy Gallardo
Western International HS

Jamison M. Harris
Brother Rice HS

Ashley Otis
DSA HS

2009 Awardees

Jordan Mathis
Cass Tech. HS

Phoebe White
Martin Luther King

Christian Cardisle
Detroit Technology

Clarence Houston
Finney HS

Raven Stubbs
Detroit School of Arts

Jared Milburn
Detroit School of Arts

Christine Quince
Renaissance HS

Lloyd Williams
Martin Luther King

Jennifer Futch
Martin Luther King

Mario Davis
Kettering HS

Grace Zeigler
Western International

Brain Cole
Detroit School of Arts

Jazmine Gaymon
Northwestern HS

Chamira Cole
Martin Luther King

2008 Awardees

William Cooper
WSU

Andre Thompson
Morehouse
Ebony Houston
MSU

Daija Covington
U of M

David Bellomy
Michigan Tech. U.

Ronald Mills
U of M

Ana Diaz
WSU

2007 Awardees

Crya Donald
WSU

Anber L. Peden
Kalamazoo College

Kanika Seyoum
MSU

Tenira Townsend
Oakland U.

Ryan Edwards
Ohio

Dwayne Riley
U of M

Akila Johnson
MSU

Ellis Johnson
MSU

2006 Awardees

Willie Adams
U of Detroit Mercy

Theodore
U of Detroit Mercy

Andrea Hudson
U of M

Zun-Quenvyun
U of M

Christine Griffin
Spelman

Aaron Davis
Blowing Green University

Ashante Thomas
Central Michigan

Shiwanda Govan
U of M

Brittney Wright
U of M

Willie Adams
U of Detroit Mercy

Theodore
U of Detroit Mercy

Andrea Hudson
U of M

Zun-Quenvyun
U of M

Christine Griffin
Spelman

Aaron Davis
Blowing Green University

Ashante Thomas
Central Michigan

Shiwanda Govan
U of M

Brittney Wright
U of M

2005 Awardees

Shaundra Crittenden
Yale

Jennifier Webb
U of M

Kenneth Perry
U of M

Shaquitta Stanley
U of M

Evette Hollis
U of M

Alaina Flowers
Howard U.

Phillip Morgan
Michigan State U

Fatema Haque
Michigan State U

2004 Awardees

Nichole Goodman

Randall Smith
Cornell

DeAndra Jones
Michigan State U

Curtis Tarrant
U of M

Michelle Braxton
Wayne State

Karlynne Jones
Michigan State U

Michael Fox, Jr.
Western U

2003 Awardees

Jonathan King
Michigan State U

DeAndre’ Wright
Michigan State U

Mary Miller
Vilonila

Tashawina Hawkins
Wayne State

Kelley Lewis
Wayne State

Philip Seaborn
Big Rapids

2002 Awardees

Regina c. Eburuche
Michigan State U

Keondra S. bills
Fordham University New York

Tanisha K. Tate
University of Michigan

Isoke s. Bills
Howard University

Jemel Purse
Kettering University

2001 Awardees

Kellee Ralain Lewis
Wayne State U

Jerone Jones
Creative Atrs

Tenisha E. Austin
University of Michigan

Dorian Michael D.Davenport
Morehouse college

Malaika A. Nelson
Chapman University California

2000 Awardees

Michalel Fox, Jr.

Anthony Turner
Wayne State University

Sharletta Martin
Wayne State University

Marvin Cole
Florida A&M University

1999 Awardees

1999 William Kuhn
Buthune Cookman
1999 Ester Hobbs
Henry Ford CC

1998 Awardees

Joelle Johnson
Michigan State University

Dierdre D. Shelton
Howard University

Kevin Watts

Kettering University

Anthony Lake

Kettering University

1997 Awardees

Anneesha Rains
Michigan State University

1996 Awardees

Dia Hodnett
Wayne State University

Kahina King

Western University

Daryl Cain will complete his B.S. at University of Michigan, majoring in engineering in 2000. Daryl is well on his way.

1995 Awardees

Makerra A. Bostic graduated from University of Michigan with a B. S. in Movement science. The study of the brain in relationship to the movement of the body and its effects on the human system. Her research will improve the quality of life for all of us. Markerra is also continuing her education

1994 Awardees

Mark Sequeira
Morehouse University

1993 Awardees

LaMark Johnson
General Motors Institute (GMI)

1992 Awardees

Cicely Vaughn
John Hopkins University

Geneva Smith

Southern University – Texas

1991 Awardees

Carolann Grant
Purdue University

Dimitrius Riley

Butzel Center Grant-Summer Internship

Chelsea Young returned to Cass Technical H.S. to teach after receiving her B.S. . She is now living in Chicago; a nation wide Computer Consultant for Arthur Anderson Associates. CPA, a Systems Company.

1990 Awardees

Okechukwu Dike
U.S. Naval Academy

Jeannette Duhart

Wayne State University

Deanna Naugles

University of Michigan

Other Recipiants:

1989 Awardee

Oliver BanksUniversity of Michigan1988 Awardee

Amber J. TwehMassachusetts Inst. Tech.1987 Awardee

Tannis RogersGeneral Motors Institute (GMI)1986 Awardee

Kaseen SaulsMichigan State University1985 Awardee

Cyem ClavonGeneral Motors Institute (GMI)1984 Awardee

Belinda PeoplesWayne State University1983 Awardee

Brandon Dent, a Design Manager for three teams of engineers at Yazaki – North America. They provide electrical systems for over 20% of the vehicles in the world today. Brandon and his wife Alice have three children. Brandon is also fulfilling his commitment to the community as Deputy Director of a boys youth group, Path Finders. He sings with Young Men of God (YMG) and is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.